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MLB Poster Mock Draft 3/17

Each poster will get to make two picks, so first come first serve, mention which team you want and what pick you want below in a reply, and you will get to make the pick for that team in our mock draft, I am asking that you also write a short response after making your selection why you chose that player. This draft will go in order, over the next couple of days, if no one votes to get a selection, then I'll take the best available, or best fit for that selection.

With the first pick, the Pittsburgh Pirates take Anthony Rendon, a third basemen out of Rice University.

With Pedro Alvarez the current third basemen, the Pirates will plan to eventually move Alvarez across the diamond and allow Rendon to take over at third. He isn't too terribly far from being able to reach the big leagues either, with an advanced bat and solid defense, he could rise quickly.

It's expected that Rendon could start the 2012 season in Double A Altoona.

The signing bonus range is said to be in the 6.5-10 million dollar range, which is high for the Pirates, but necessary.

The main reason for taking Rendon is because he is arguably the top talent, and even though this draft is bloated with pitchers, Rendon should have no problem leading the class.

Toss up between George Springer and Purke. Purke has been injured a bit this season but has shown good stuff in his 3 starts. The D-backs will take whoever they think is the best player available and will likely go over slot to fill a pretty weak farm system especially with new management coming in. Right now it is looking like it is Matt Purke

O's are thrilled that the D'Backs took Purke and take George Springer, out of the University of Connecticut, the same university VRP723 is currently attending.

The kid really has it all, he can hit for power, contact and plays a great outfield. Also, he seems to have a good head on his shoulders for a top draft pick. In an organization filled with young pitchers, a college bat that could be playing in the majors as soon as 2012 seems like a slam dunk.